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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 9 MIN

Taal's Heroes and the Taste of Tawilis

from Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos · host Miguel Santos

On day six in Taal, Miguel explores the town's history of Filipino heroes, from Marcela Agoncillo's flag-making to the upcoming National Heroes Day. He samples the season's best tawilis, checks the volcano's alert level, and reflects on what heroism means in a small town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Philippines: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Philippines guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Philippines Travel Podcast with Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos is in Taal, Philippines. Places in this episode: Marcela Agoncillo Museum, Taal Public Market, Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, Barrio Balisong, Rural Bank of Taal, Poblacion flat. Covered: Heroes history and heritage, Tawilis season and market food, Volcano alert and safety, ACR I-Card and bureaucracy, Local artisan culture, Monsoon daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Marcela Agoncillo Museum00:35 Museum interior02:09 Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours04:03 Barrio Balisong05:41 Cafe interior06:30 Rural Bank of Taal07:45 Rain on tin roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Taal #Batangas #PhilippinesTravel #TravelPhilippines #MarcelaAgoncillo #NationalHeroesDay #TaalVolcano #Tawilis #KapengBarako #Balisong #HeritageTown #MonsoonTravel #SlowTravel #LivingInPhilippines #PinoyFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/philippines/

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